A salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 68 people in 19 U.S. states, with 18 sent to the hospital. The FDA is urging consumers not to eat recalled cucumbers and salads that may contain contaminated produce. Three companies have recalled cucumbers grown in Mexico, sold by importers between October 12 and November 26. Consumers should … Read more
OpenAI has officially launched its o1 model, marking a significant evolution in reasoning model capabilities for the ChatGPT platform. The upgraded model can now analyze images and provide detailed plans on how to build various structures from single photos. The launch coincides with the introduction of ChatGPT Pro, a new subscription tier priced at $200 … Read more
Bluesky, a social media platform focused on user customization and control, has reached 24 million users following the US election. CEO Jay Graber vowed to maintain its ad-free promise while scaling growth. To fund expansion, Bluesky plans subscription-based services, including higher-quality video uploads and customization features. The company’s growth has been fueled by its decentralized … Read more
The New York Yankees are focusing on signing free agent outfielder Juan Soto, but the team’s offseason strategy will also involve bolstering their pitching corps and addressing the need for a proven first baseman. With the World Series behind them, owner Hal Steinbrenner is expected to engage in extensive discussions with his coaching staff and … Read more
Syrian rebels have developed their own capabilities in producing drones and guided missiles, a significant development in the country’s ongoing conflict. This shift marks a notable change for the opposition forces, which had previously focused on traditional military tactics. The exact nature and extent of the rebels’ drone and missile capabilities are unclear, but reports … Read more
US President Joe Biden appeared to doze off during a meeting with African leaders in Angola on Wednesday. The incident occurred during a summit discussing the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor railway, where Biden was hosting Angolan President João Lourenço and representatives from other countries. According to footage published by British newspaper The Telegraph, Biden briefly closed … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins and Gail Slater for key positions that could significantly impact the tech industry and cryptocurrency market. Atkins, a crypto advocate and former SEC commissioner, is expected to pursue pro-crypto policies, while Slater, an economic adviser with antitrust experience, will head the Justice Department’s antitrust division. The appointments may … Read more
The Detroit Lions clinched their first-ever NFC playoff berth with a thrilling 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Quarterback Jared Goff led the team to victory, hitting 13 consecutive passes in the fourth quarter and converting four of five fourth-down attempts, including a crucial one late. The game was decided … Read more
The European Union has announced an agreement in principle on a long-awaited free trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc, ending 25 years of negotiations. The pact aims to reduce reliance on trade with China and insulate EU nations from potential US trade tariffs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the deal … Read more
American Airlines stock surged 17% on Thursday after the airline updated its Q4 guidance and extended its card partnership with Citi. The company now expects payments from co-branded cards to grow 10% annually, contributing a potential $1.5 billion benefit to annual pretax income compared to 2024. The deal extends American’s 37-year co-branded partnership with Citigroup … Read more